I didn’t do any school work over break. Not a bit. And I am–as off as it may sound to some–proud of that. Once upon a classroom, I could not have managed such a thing–at least not without guilt. There, after all, is a lot to get done. And with third quarter ending this Friday, there is A LOT to get done in a little bit of time. But that no longer pushes or pulls me, and I don’t (as best I can) let it lure me into a guilt trap. Oh, it still tugs a bit, but not enough. I need my break. So, I take my break. And I just pick up where I left off when I get back, for it’s always there when I get back. It doesn’t go anywhere. Will I get everything done this week? Nope. I have already this morning identified some things I can let go, and so I will. And that’s been the key, I think: learning to let go. Wish I had learned it earlier in my career. Sometimes doing nothing is everything.

Happy Monday, all. Good to be back.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.